Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily

The ecosystem accepted the invitation immediately.

Regular price $44.65

Todd's mother planted water lilies in the family pool one summer because she thought it would look beautiful, which it did, until the pool became unusable, which it also did. Todd has complicated feelings about this. The Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily is a ceramic wall flower, 5.50 inches across, one screw, no water, which is the version of the story where the water lily gets to be in the space without taking over the space. Oatmeal is the color of the situation resolved. The pool is still the pool. The lily is on the wall.


Gift Ready Box
Ready-to-hang
30-day return policy
Product detail
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Glaze finish: Glazed
  • Mounting: Keyhole for Wall Hanging
  • Packaging: Individually packaged in gift ready box
  • Color: Oatmeal
  • Glaze Variation: Natural variation between pieces
  • Year Designed: 2025.0
Dimension
  • 5.50 inches diameter, 2.5 inches tall
How to hang & display

Wall hanging

Works on drywall, plaster, or wood panelling. Drive a small screw at a slight upward angle, leaving the head proud of the wall. Slide the keyhole slot on the back over the screw head, adjust to level. Sits flush — no visible hardware.

No stud? No problem. A drywall anchor rated for the weight works fine.

Displaying a collection

Lay everything out on the floor first. Start with your anchor piece, build outward. Keep 2–3 inches between each piece and aim for the centre of the whole arrangement to land around eye level. Use painter's tape on the wall to map positions before committing to any screws.

Table & shelf display: Equally beautiful propped on a shelf, mantle, or side table. Pair with books, candles, or a small pot.

Full guide on how to hang your ceramic flower →

Care instructions
  1. Dust with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush. Do not use wet cloths or liquid cleaners.
  2. Keep away from direct moisture, steam, and outdoor conditions. Indoor display only.
  3. Handle by the base or stem — avoid pressure on individual petals.
  4. If storing, return to original gift box with foam insert for protection.
Shipping & returns

Shipping

  • Free shipping: On qualifying US orders — threshold shown at checkout
  • Standard: 5–8 business days, Express 2–3 business days (at checkout)
  • International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
  • Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box

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Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.

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Warm neutral wall decor for living rooms and bedrooms

Oatmeal wall decor suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways built around warm neutrals and the person living there has decided that restraint is a valid aesthetic position. The Starbrite Water Lily has enough structural presence that oatmeal never reads as empty -- the detail is there, it is just not announcing itself.

It hangs with one screw in 90 seconds. It pairs with the warmer tones of the France Collection -- the peach and rose pieces -- or holds the wall on its own in a neutral palette room without needing backup.

The Detroit Institute of Arts stocks Chive work in their gift shop. The DIA has one of the most significant permanent collections in the United States -- their gift buyers are correspondingly specific about what they carry.

The South of France Called. The Interior Upgrade Nobody Saw Coming. — The France Collection

Each piece in the France Collection is designed to live together. Same palette, same handmade finish — mix sizes, layer shapes, fill the wall. Browse the full collection and build the arrangement that works for your space.

Three ways to display it

Stunning table accent

Prop on a table, shelf, or beside books.

A gift that arrives beautifully

Beautiful Signature box. No wrapping needed.

English Garden Collection Ceramic flowers arranged on wall display as home decor art — Chive Studio Toronto

Ready to hang wall art

One screw. No Frame. Solo or gallery wall


Chive artisan hand-made ceramic flower petal without molds with keyholes for hanging

Neutral ceramic wall art that actually holds the wall

Oatmeal is the color that neutral-lovers reach for when they want warmth without commitment. On a water lily, it works differently -- the structural complexity of the Starbrite bloom form gives the oatmeal something to do, so it reads as warm and considered rather than cautious and undecided. The Detroit Institute of Arts does not carry work that reads as cautious.

The France Collection built this piece into a palette that runs from cool neutrals through warm blush and peach. The Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily anchors the neutral end without feeling like an afterthought. It is the piece the wall needs when the other France Collection flowers have been making decisions and someone needs to hold the space quietly.

Keyhole slot on back of Chive ceramic wall flower, single screw installation, easy hang no tools required

How to hang ceramic wall flowers?

InOne screw. No contractors. No drama.

One screw. One keyhole on the back. Ninety seconds and it's on the wall. The video shows exactly how it happens — no special hardware, no second holes, no contractor on speed dial. Whether you're hanging one piece or planning a full gallery wall, the hanging guide walks you through both.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you hang a ceramic wall flower without nails using removable strips?

Adhesive strips attach to the wall and work on smooth surfaces -- the ceramic wall flower's hanging loop is designed for a screw head, so any adhesive approach would be bonding to the ceramic rather than the wall. This is workable and less reliable than a screw. One screw in 90 seconds is the standard method. The resulting hole patches with spackle in under a minute and requires less commitment than the original decision about where to put the flower.

What does a water lily mean as a gift?

The water lily means purity, spiritual enlightenment, and rebirth across Eastern traditions. In Buddhism, it represents rising above difficulty to reach clarity. Pink and neutral water lilies carry warmth and serenity alongside the spiritual symbolism. The Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily reads as calm, considered, and fully settled -- which is what the symbolism suggests and also what oatmeal suggests, though the water lily arrives at that conclusion through more interesting means.

Is this a good housewarming gift?

A housewarming gift for her works best when it requires nothing from the recipient after unwrapping. The Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily arrives in a Chive gift box, hangs in 90 seconds, and has no maintenance requirements. It does not need to be watered, repotted, or moved to a sunnier location. The color is warm neutral, which means it works in almost any new home without requiring advance knowledge of the paint colors. Stocked at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Why would anyone name a flower color oatmeal?

Oatmeal as a color name for a flower is a choice that prioritizes accuracy over aspiration. The color is warm, creamy, and slightly beige -- the exact color of good oatmeal, which is to say the color of something your doctor approves of and your interior designer is divided about. Starbrite is the name's attempt to help, and it does help, in the way that a very enthusiastic companion helps you arrive at a party you were not sure about. The water lily carries both names with complete dignity and has declined to comment further.

What room suits neutral warm wall art?

Warm neutral wall art suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways built around cream, off-white, linen, and the various shades of beige that interior designers have given names to avoid saying beige. Oatmeal wall decor specifically reads as warm rather than cool neutral, which means it works with wood tones, warm whites, and the kinds of textured walls that Scandinavian interiors have been producing for decades. The Starbrite Water Lily at 4 inches works alone or in groupings.

What makes the Starbrite variety different from other water lilies?

The Starbrite water lily variety has a particularly open, fully-extended bloom form -- the petals spread wide and the center is clearly visible, which gives the flower strong visual presence at any scale. Most water lily varieties have a more cupped form. Starbrite reads as complete and confident rather than partly open. This makes the structural detail visible even in a muted color like oatmeal, which is why the combination works when it has no obvious right to.

Does it come in a gift box?

Every Chive piece ships in a gift box included with the order at no additional cost. The box is clean and minimal, designed to arrive looking like a gift. No re-wrapping is required or available.

What else is in the France Collection at this scale?

The France Collection has four 4-inch pieces in the neutral and cool palette range: the Oatmeal Starbrite Water Lily, the Milk Teal Camellia, and the Robin's Egg Blue French Marigold and Stargazer Lily. These are the pieces that anchor the cooler end of the France Collection palette. They work individually or grouped together for a wall that has committed to the more restrained end of the France range.